Youth arrested with rolls of copper wire and a knife in Santa CecÃlia
A 19-year-old was arrested in Santa CecÃlia, Brazil, for stealing copper wire after attempting to evade police.
GPU Theft Crime Revealed by Social Trends
A man was arrested for stealing high-end graphics processing units (GPUs) amid rising prices driven by AI chip production shortages.
Police seize about two tons of illegally sourced copper in Rio Preto
Civil Police seized a large quantity of illegally sourced copper in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, amounting to approximately two tons.
Volta Redonda sets up task force against theft and receipt of metal cables; man fined R$ 8,000
Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.
Thieves stole copper pipes from a company in Vilnius, causing thousands in damages
Thieves targeted a company in Vilnius, stealing copper pipes and resulting in significant financial losses.
14 tons of copper disappeared: two Romanians arrested
A heist involving the theft of 14 tons of copper from a manufacturing company in Brianza has led to the arrest of two Romanian men.
As copper prices soar, 3 tons of utility pole wires and 855 bridge nameplates have been stolen
A surge in copper prices has led to increased theft of public property in Korea, with a recent case involving the theft of bridge nameplates in Jeollanam-do.
'Retired Electrician' Steals Copper Wire as Prices Soar, Totaling 60 Million Won
A retired electrician was arrested for stealing copper wire from electric poles in South Korea as copper prices reached record highs.
In a few minutes of 'work', damage in the hundreds of thousands. A new trick of thieves is also reaching the Czech Republic
Electro car charging cables are becoming a target for thieves in the Czech Republic, leading to significant financial losses for operators.
Man's alleged failed bid to steal copper wire lands him in hospital
A man in Toowoomba, Australia, suffered life-threatening injuries while allegedly attempting to steal copper wire from a high-voltage line, resulting in power outages for hundreds of customers.
Unusual robbery in Córdoba: thieves cut cables and one escaped hiding behind a tree
In the Juan XXIII neighborhood of Córdoba, Argentina, two thieves were caught on a bakery's surveillance camera cutting electrical cables to steal copper for the black market, with one managing to escape by hiding behind a tree when police approached.
Desired Metal: The Battle for Copper Has Begun
The rising demand for copper, crucial for electric vehicles and other technologies, has led to a significant increase in thefts, prompting governments to consider stockpiling reserves.
Duo arrested suspected of stealing wires and 46 kilograms of copper seized in Belém
Two men were arrested in Belém for qualified theft, with 46 kilograms of copper wire seized after they were caught burning wire to sell the copper.
Couple suspected of stealing copper wires from a bank agency in Teresina; material was sold for R$ 1,100
A couple in Teresina, Brazil, are suspects in the theft of copper wires from a bank, selling the stolen material for R$ 1,100.
Police say gang hid stolen copper in communities of Comando Vermelho and moved R$ 417.9 million
A gang in Brazil has been involved in the theft of copper cables, reportedly moving over R$ 417.9 million by leveraging connections in communities controlled by the Comando Vermelho.
Man who pretended to be a wheelchair user to commit crimes is arrested after trying to steal a house in MG
A man in Brazil was arrested for pretending to be wheelchair-bound to commit thefts, specifically after attempting to steal copper wires from a residence in Governador Valadares.
Young man suspected of stealing copper wires is tied to a tree and beaten by residents in Alto Alegre
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing copper wires from a Masonic church in Alto Alegre, where he was tied to a tree and assaulted by locals before the police arrived.
Police arrest 6 for cable theft and receptation in Greater Rio
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro arrested six men for cable theft and possession of stolen materials, seizing over half a ton of copper and metal cables in the process.